Shortly after that triumph, the former software engineer published the well-regarded The Making of a Poker Player, a thoughtful chronicle of his journey from being a mathematics major and obtaining an Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing to becoming a poker pro. He's currently at work on a novel.
2008 World Series of Poker
Event 52 - $1,500 No Limit Hold'em
Day: 3
Event Info
Shortly after that triumph, the former software engineer published the well-regarded The Making of a Poker Player, a thoughtful chronicle of his journey from being a mathematics major and obtaining an Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing to becoming a poker pro. He's currently at work on a novel.
The flop came . Both checked. The turn was the , pairing the board. Rouhani pushed out a bet of 155,000, and Courtney quickly announced a raise. After counting out his chips, he raised to 405,000.
Rouhani, acting with the same deliberation he has so far today, took his time deciding. "I'll show you if you fold," said Courtney.
Rouhani did fold. And Courtney did show his hand -- -- as he dragged the pot.
Heimiller:
Daneshgar:
The board ran out and Heimiller finds a valuable double up to move to over 1 million chips to leave Daneshgar on the short stack.
The flop arrived and both players checked. The turn was the and again both checked. The river landed and for the third time the action is checked.
Cole showed down to take down the pot.
Zaichenko scratched his head, rechecked his cards, and after a minute or so let it go.
The flop came . Zaichenko checked to Sitron who fired a continuation bet of 125,000. Both opponents folded and Sitron takes it down.